Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5623: Public records exemptions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5623 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning recommendations of the public records exemptions accountability committee. Primary sponsor: Jeff Wilson (R). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to recommendations of the public records exemptions accountability committee;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Matt Boehnke | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| John Braun | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Perry Dozier | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Phil Fortunato | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Jeff Holy | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Jim McCune | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Shelly Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Judy Warnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.